racism

racism

A conscious or unconscious belief in the superiority of a particular race, which may lead to acts of discrimination and unequal treatment based on an individual’s skin colour or ethnic origin or identity.

ra·cism

(rā'sizm)

Attitudes, practices and other factors that discriminate against people because of their race, color, or ethnicity.

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